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DF54 FMP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,826 mi
Last recorded115,826 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 115,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 107,814 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 107,537 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 103,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 103,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 7 Jan 2017 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,034 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,492 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 74,491 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,224 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,117 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,907 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,026 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 32,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,059 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DF54 FMP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF54 FMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF54 FMP registered?

DF54 FMP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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